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Renault VIN check: Megane, Clio and Captur.

Enter the VIN and see what has been recorded about the car: mileage, damage, services and factory equipment. For a Renault imported from France, the report searches the records linked to the VIN before and after the import.

Enter VIN number (17 characters)

You see the make and model for free, before you pay.

What the ad title saysIllustrative example
Ad titleRenault
„Megane IV”

The model and generation. The Megane IV has been on sale since 2016.

The model and year, in the car's data
Tap each word in the title. Your car's data comes from its VIN.

How to check a used Renault before you buy.

Start with the Certcar history and continue with four specific checks during the viewing.

  • VIN

    The VIN matches everywhere

    Compare the number at the base of the windscreen and on the door pillar with field E of the registration certificate. Where to find the VIN →

  • Access

    Both key cards work

    Test unlocking, locking and starting the car with every key card you receive.

  • Transmission

    The EDC gearbox shifts smoothly

    Test pulling away, slow driving and gear changes, both cold and warm.

  • Diesel

    The dCi and AdBlue systems

    Check the dashboard at start-up and after the test drive for injection, emissions or AdBlue warning lights.

The history of a Renault imported from France.

The Certcar report follows the car's timeline before and after import, from damage and mileage to services and inspections.

  • Damage recorded in France

    See the date, the affected areas and the estimated repair cost.

  • Mileage continuity

    Compare the last reading from France with the later records.

  • Services and inspections

    Follow the services and checks recorded over time.

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Timeline
An overview of the entire report. All events are listed chronologically for a quick history review.
15 records saved
Note
Events are displayed chronologically, from the most recent to the oldest. The period covered depends on the data available for this vehicle.
Vehicle reported stolen
There is a record indicating that this vehicle was reported stolen. Please check the "Theft" section for more information.
07.2024
Romania
Mileage record
A mileage reading was recorded for this vehicle.
07.2024
Romania
Damage recorded
A record linked to a damage event was found in the car's history.
04.2023
Romania
Maintenance carried out
A periodic maintenance operation was recorded.
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Zoe: the battery may be leased.

Many Renault Zoes were sold new with a leased battery. On a used Zoe, this changes the car's fair price.

Battery owned

The car and the battery belong to the seller

  • The price includes the battery.
  • There is no monthly rental.
  • Ask for a document showing the battery is owned, especially on an imported car.
Battery leased

The battery belongs to a finance company

  • You pay a monthly rental for the battery.
  • The contract has to be taken over or the battery bought out. Ask what it costs before you negotiate the price.
  • Ask the seller for the battery contract.

Models, generations and shared platforms.

Renault shares platforms and engines with Dacia and Nissan. That helps when comparing prices or looking for parts, but you still identify the car in the ad by its VIN.

Clio

  • IV2012–2019
  • Vfrom 2019

The Clio V shares its platform with the Dacia Sandero III, Logan III and Jogger.

Captur

  • I2013–2019
  • IIfrom 2019

The Captur II uses the Clio V platform. The E-Tech versions are hybrids.

Megane

  • III2008–2016
  • IVfrom 2016

The Megane E-Tech Electric, from 2022, is a separate electric model.

Kadjar

  • I2015–2022

Shares its platform and many components with the Nissan Qashqai of the same period.

Austral

  • Ifrom 2022

The Kadjar's successor, sharing its platform with the new Nissan Qashqai.

Zoe

  • I2012–2024

Electric. Check the battery: owned or leased.

The years are a guide and differ between versions. Your car's model and year are in the report.

Renault questions.
What buyers want to know before putting down a deposit on a used Renault.
Enter the 17 characters of the VIN in the field on this page. You see the make and model for free, then you can buy the full report: mileage, damage, service, factory equipment and the other sections available for that car.
The first three characters identify the manufacturer. VF1 means Renault, France, and appears on most Renault cars. The VIN is the same whichever country the car was registered in.
Yes, when there is a record in the damage databases we have access to. Each damage record appears with the country, date, affected areas and estimated cost. No record doesn't mean the car was never hit.
R.S. Line is a design package for the regular versions. A Renault Sport (R.S.), for example the Megane R.S., has its own engine and set-up. Compare the power in the report's technical data with what the ad says.
Many Zoes were sold with a leased battery: the car belongs to the owner, the battery to a finance company, with a monthly fee. Ask the seller and request the battery contract.
Many Renault models start with a card instead of a traditional key. Ask how many cards come with the car and try them all at the viewing.
No. The report shows what has been recorded in the car's history. The current condition is checked with a garage diagnostic and a test drive.
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